Milan Hnilicka
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Milan Hnilicka was born on June 25, 1973, in Litomerice, Czech Republic, and was selected 70th overall — fourth pick in the fourth round — by the New York Islanders in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. The left-catching netminder stood 6'1" and weighed 190 pounds.
Over his NHL career, Hnilicka appeared in 121 games, recording 29 wins, 67 losses, a 3.31 goals-against average, a .900 save percentage, and 5 shutouts. He played for the New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers, and Los Angeles Kings.
Following his playing career, Hnilicka entered Czech politics and served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies beginning in 2017. He resigned from that position in January 2021 after attending a gathering that violated coronavirus restrictions then in effect.
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.76 | .881 | 0 |
| 2002-03 | Thrashers | 21 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3.56 | .893 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | Thrashers | 60 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 3.19 | .908 | 3 |
| 2000-01 | Thrashers | 36 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 3.35 | .890 | 2 |
| 1999-00 | Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.48 | .886 | 0 |
| Career | 121 | 29 | 67 | 0 | 3.31 | .900 | 5 |